MPH - Community Health Education

University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO*

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*​evening classes available for working professionals ​

As policy leaders continue to recognize the cost effectiveness of preventive health measures, the demand for community health education professionals is growing. Passionate about working with diverse populations, community health education professionals plan, implement and evaluate programs that improve the health of individuals and communities. If you want to help develop healthier communities, the Colorado School of Public Hea​lth MPH in Community Health Education at the University of Northern Colorado campus is the best place to start.

Community Health Education is designed to give students the skills necessary to change policies, environments, attitudes and behaviors that affect the health of individuals and communities. You will have the opportunity to complete your Practice-Based Learning experience at local organizations that are working to address the needs of their communities.

By focusing on prevention through effective health education programs, you can help reduce the costs of health care around the nation. Upon completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to work as an administrator or practitioner in health departments, community organizations, corporations, schools and governmental organizations. You will learn how to promote healthy living, prevent disease, and prepare to change the health of individuals and communities for the better.

​Identify and apply evidence-based principles and scientific knowledge to critical evaluation and decision-making in public health.

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​Identify and apply individual, group and community-level theories, models, concepts and best practices to public health practice and problem solving.

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Identify, assess and address unique characteristics that affect public health within and among communities.​

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​Work collaboratively to develop adapt and utilize appropriate mehtods for interacting professionally and effectively with people from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith community and professional backgrounds.

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​Develop public health education/promotion programs and strategies responsive to the cultural values, beliefs and traditions of diverse communities being served.

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​Demonstrate the teamwork, leadership, communication, social and interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with agencies, coalitions and networks in communities in defining and addressing public health issues.